Drones - Safety - Parachutes

Parachutes have been a part of the aviation world for decades. They embody a relatively simple concept that has stood the test of time. Usually, the most precious cargo an aircraft carries is its pilot. That’s why parachutes are most often associated with ejector seats and emergency bail-outs.

In the case of a commercial drone, the emphasis switches to the safety of people and structures below, as well as the preservation of valuable payloads.

In recent weeks two companies have made progress and helped to push drone parachutes into the mainstream. Both stories came to light in early January. Airobotics announced it had been granted a waiver from the FAA for BVLOS flights over people with the adoption of ParaZero’s safety systems.

Posted By: Malek Murisonon: Dronelife January 23, 2019